SAMSUNG Galaxy Fit 2 Bluetooth Fitness Tracking Smart Band – Scarlet (US Version)

I have tried several different makes and models of activity trackers and I have found this one to be the best so far.Quality - As with most Samsung products, this one is very well made. I did not get a screen protector for the face and it is holding up very well with no scratches at all. I am a first responder and can be very rough on my watches/activity trackers.App - I found the app to be very user-friendly. It is not only easy to read but easy to operate. Very simple to use.Functionality - The sleep tracker is very reliable. I have found it to be spot on and consistently providing good data, allowing me to create better sleep hygiene habits. The notifications and incoming call alerts are helpful. I can also silence my phone from my wrist and not have to try to get it out of my pocket or duty bag. Monitoring my heart rate with the tracker is convenient for exercise or just in everyday life. Checking it against a BP monitor proves to be accurate. Having the weather on the tracker is a nice touch too.Charging - The model previous to this one had a poor charging design. The previous one had a connector that would attach with a magnetic piece. I don't know if this made the charging bad or if there was something else like a bad battery design, but eventually (and very quickly) the battery failed. This new version has a device that physically fastens into the tracker with a satisfying click to let you know it is secure. The device charges completely and very quickly. Not that you will have to charge it often since the battery lasts for a few days.Band - The silicone band has proven durable and easy to clean with a rag, soap, and water. It fits comfortably around my wrist. With the number of holes for the fastener, I would suspect it will fit most any wrist nicely.A nice surprise - I found it a nice surprise that there is a sleep mode on the tracker. You will find this helpful if you use the sleep monitor. In sleep mode, the display will not light up as easily as when it is in the regular mode. It also dims the light in sleep mode so that it does not light up and awaken or disturb you. Not something I would have initially given thought to, but a nice help.I highly recommend this activity tracker.

After trying then returning an off brand activity tracker, I looked into the Fitbit but was not impressed with the reviews and what it offered. Since I am a diehard Android user, I decided to see what Samsung had to offer. Then I found the Galaxy Fit2. Boy, did I fall in love!I already used the Samsung Health app for my steps but with adding the Gear app and syncing both together, it has been...fun, exploring and playing with the various options it has. The steps are my most monitored as I don't run or jog. Unloading the truck one day at work, I smiled when it vibrated and gave me an encouraging "Dynamic Workout" message! I can't wait until the summer when I can use it while swimming!The battery life is amazing. I went about 7 days before having to charge again. I also like it can help you keep track of your water intake. I drink water all day, every day, but it's helpful to go to the water widget and tap the plus sign every time I finish a bottle of water. I also had the choice of a variety of watch face displays, and it's in color...unlike my friend's Fitbit. Another plus for me is that there are no buttons to push; its completely a touch screen.My issues are very few. 1) The Sleep tracker is hard to understand. I'm going to have to go online and see if Google can show me a place to go to read up on this. If I get to a point where I get it, I'll update the rating for the Sleep Tracker. 2) While the watch and band are comfortable, I did start getting some irritation on my wrist where the band is, not the watch part itself. I purchased 2 different brands of replacement bands, so we'll see if it helps. It was easy enough to rub some anti-itch gel around the spots that got irritated and go on with my day.Overall, this is a great investment and not expensive. I would personally recommend it to anyone looking for a decent activity tracker!

It was a little confusing getting the watch up & running. It didn't start working immediately after charging, but I think it was due to not saying yes to all the required items in the user agreement. I still don't really understand why they need access to all of your contacts, your files & photos. Anyway, once I agreed and rebooted, it started up like a charm. Pretty intuitive & easy to figure out on your own, but the user manual is brief and to the point. My only confusion was understanding what a long tap was and that the bottom center of the face is the " button" to turn it on.FEATURES: I was most interested in tracking steps, cycling, heart rate, stress tracker and most of all, the sleep tracker. All are easy to use and provide the info I'm looking for. Can't speak to the accuracy yet, but it seems about right to me.BATTERY LIFE: I'm on day 3 of 24 hour use & battery is only down about 10%.EASE OF USE: Wish there was a power button on the watch itself, a bit of work to manage the watches features via the 2 apps required for use, but not horrible. You don't need to be connected to your phone for it to track info, but eventually need to sync it through the app. BTW, I have a cheap samsung go phone, and it works & syncs just fine.Visually, it looks sleek, not cheap, and right sized for my female wrist, but I think it would look fine for a man too. It's easy to read in the sunlight providing you have the brightness level up a bit. Also has numerous choices for the watch face, so you're able to tailor it to show the features that are important to you. So far, I'm very pleased with it!